PatchTheCVECVE-2025-1972: The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to
CVE-2025-1972 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting import export wordpress users. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the admin_log_page() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary log files on the server.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 66%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-73 |
| Published | 2025-03-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-1972?
import export wordpress users: upgrade to 2.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-1972 being exploited?
CVE-2025-1972 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2025-1972 affect?
CVE-2025-1972 affects import export wordpress users. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the admin_log_page() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This makes it pos
How urgent is CVE-2025-1972?
Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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